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Business Briefcase for Nov. 12, 2016

Posted:
11/13/2016 08:50:22 AM MST

Updated:
11/13/2016 08:50:55 AM MST

Eco-Cycle, Blue Star Recyclers announce partnership

Boulder's Eco-Cycle has partnered with Colorado Springs nonprofit Blue Star Recyclers to create jobs for autistic adults in the community by recycling electronics at the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM).

Blue Star hopes to provide seven jobs through the CHaRM, officials told the Camera in September. Workers will disassemble and sort electronic materials, which are banned from landfills by Colorado law.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 10:15 a.m. at 6400 Arapahoe Road.

Community Foundation announces Veterans Fund recipients

The Community Foundation Boulder County has announced the first grantees of its inaugural Veterans Fund grant.

Bridge House received $1,000 to support a veterans resource center and direct financial assistance; Boulder County Care Connect was granted $1,700 to provide transportation to VA appointments.

Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement and Veterans Writing Project were each awarded $500 to support their respective programs.

Hospitality Longmont family opens new Dickey's Barbue

The Longmont family of Gary and Lesa Kolm, who operate Hobby Town, have opened a Dickey's Barbecue Pit at 1935 Main St.

Founded in 1941 in Dallas, it is now the largest barbecue chain in the United States, with over 520 stores.

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"We started with our thirsty Thursday, and we had lines out the door all day," said Gary Kolm. "We have been well received by the community, it's been great."

Dickey's also gave out free meals for all veterans on Veterans Day.

Additionally, Dickey's will offer live music on Saturdays and free meals for children on Sundays, with a $10 purchase by an adult.

Clubs keeping eye on RPI rankingsIn the age of RPI (Ratings Percentage Index) determining playoff seeding in Colorado prep sports, playing a championship schedule has become more important than ever for any team expecting to compete for a state title. Full Story

The Boulder alt-country band gives its EPs names such as Death and Resurrection, and its songs bear the mark of hard truths and sin. But the punk energy behind the playing, and the sense that it's all in good fun, make it OK to dance to a song like "Death." Full Story